Myrtle Irene Buff, 95
Sometime during her sleep on April 27, 2017, Myrtle Irene (Gustin) Buff slipped her earthly bonds and stepped into her next life surely greeted by her beloved mother, Daisy June Gustin and her long loved husband, James Buff. Myrtle was born to Daisy June Gustin (Minnesota) and Ralph Gustin (South Dakota) during a storm forced rest stop at a hotel in Durm Center, S.D.
Myrtle and Jim married in 1940 and during World War II, they worked in the Portland shipyards where Myrtle became “Rosie the Riveter” as she was the first woman able to catch “hot steel” rivets. Jim passed away in 1965 due to complications from heart surgery.
Myrtle began her work as a civil servant in the construction of the dams on the Columbia River as part of the Corps of Engineers; she worked at Monumental and Little Goose Dams. She also worked for the V.A. at the hospital in Houston, Texas. During her time in Texas, Myrtle took up biking, was an avid bowler and competitive ballroom dancer. Her mother Daisy June moved with her to Texas and lived with her until her death at the age of 95 in 2002.
Myrtle worked as a secretary in several areas of Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla until her retirement in 1989, with more than 37 years of faithful service. She had learned to take minutes with court reporting equipment which was quite unique at the V.A. at the time. Myrtle’s last assignment with the V.A. was as secretary to the Chief of Nursing Services. Myrtle became well-known and loved by all of the head nurses and nursing staff. She considered her last job her best job in spite of having to change bosses three times the last year and retype many policies with each change of management.
After retirement, Myrtle tapped into her creative side making many beautiful quilts that were award winners at the Frontier Days Fair in Walla Walla and Kootenai County Fair. Myrtle also became an avid wood carver, making many Santas, award-winning geese, ducks and other items. She was a great cook and a generous hostess, had a heart of gold and did a great deal for her family and friends. She was an avid Mariners fan and an animal lover especially of dogs whom she cared for until she was no longer able to do so.
Myrtle is survived by two nephews; six nieces; and many great nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Life Care Center of Post Falls. Graveside urn committal will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Desert Lawn Cemetery, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick, Wash. Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.
Sometime during her sleep on April 27, 2017, Myrtle Irene (Gustin) Buff slipped her earthly bonds and stepped into her next life surely greeted by her beloved mother, Daisy June Gustin and her long loved husband, James Buff. Myrtle was born to Daisy June Gustin (Minnesota) and Ralph Gustin (South Dakota) during a storm forced rest stop at a hotel in Durm Center, S.D.
Myrtle and Jim married in 1940 and during World War II, they worked in the Portland shipyards where Myrtle became “Rosie the Riveter” as she was the first woman able to catch “hot steel” rivets. Jim passed away in 1965 due to complications from heart surgery.
Myrtle began her work as a civil servant in the construction of the dams on the Columbia River as part of the Corps of Engineers; she worked at Monumental and Little Goose Dams. She also worked for the V.A. at the hospital in Houston, Texas. During her time in Texas, Myrtle took up biking, was an avid bowler and competitive ballroom dancer. Her mother Daisy June moved with her to Texas and lived with her until her death at the age of 95 in 2002.
Myrtle worked as a secretary in several areas of Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla until her retirement in 1989, with more than 37 years of faithful service. She had learned to take minutes with court reporting equipment which was quite unique at the V.A. at the time. Myrtle’s last assignment with the V.A. was as secretary to the Chief of Nursing Services. Myrtle became well-known and loved by all of the head nurses and nursing staff. She considered her last job her best job in spite of having to change bosses three times the last year and retype many policies with each change of management.
After retirement, Myrtle tapped into her creative side making many beautiful quilts that were award winners at the Frontier Days Fair in Walla Walla and Kootenai County Fair. Myrtle also became an avid wood carver, making many Santas, award-winning geese, ducks and other items. She was a great cook and a generous hostess, had a heart of gold and did a great deal for her family and friends. She was an avid Mariners fan and an animal lover especially of dogs whom she cared for until she was no longer able to do so.
Myrtle is survived by two nephews; six nieces; and many great nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Life Care Center of Post Falls. Graveside urn committal will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Desert Lawn Cemetery, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick, Wash. Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.
Myrtle Irene Buff, 95
Sometime during her sleep on April 27, 2017, Myrtle Irene (Gustin) Buff slipped her earthly bonds and stepped into her next life surely greeted by her beloved mother, Daisy June Gustin and her long loved husband, James Buff. Myrtle was born to Daisy June Gustin (Minnesota) and Ralph Gustin (South Dakota) during a storm forced rest stop at a hotel in Durm Center, S.D.
Myrtle and Jim married in 1940 and during World War II, they worked in the Portland shipyards where Myrtle became “Rosie the Riveter” as she was the first woman able to catch “hot steel” rivets. Jim passed away in 1965 due to complications from heart surgery.
Myrtle began her work as a civil servant in the construction of the dams on the Columbia River as part of the Corps of Engineers; she worked at Monumental and Little Goose Dams. She also worked for the V.A. at the hospital in Houston, Texas. During her time in Texas, Myrtle took up biking, was an avid bowler and competitive ballroom dancer. Her mother Daisy June moved with her to Texas and lived with her until her death at the age of 95 in 2002.
Myrtle worked as a secretary in several areas of Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla until her retirement in 1989, with more than 37 years of faithful service. She had learned to take minutes with court reporting equipment which was quite unique at the V.A. at the time. Myrtle’s last assignment with the V.A. was as secretary to the Chief of Nursing Services. Myrtle became well-known and loved by all of the head nurses and nursing staff. She considered her last job her best job in spite of having to change bosses three times the last year and retype many policies with each change of management.
After retirement, Myrtle tapped into her creative side making many beautiful quilts that were award winners at the Frontier Days Fair in Walla Walla and Kootenai County Fair. Myrtle also became an avid wood carver, making many Santas, award-winning geese, ducks and other items. She was a great cook and a generous hostess, had a heart of gold and did a great deal for her family and friends. She was an avid Mariners fan and an animal lover especially of dogs whom she cared for until she was no longer able to do so.
Myrtle is survived by two nephews; six nieces; and many great nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Life Care Center of Post Falls. Graveside urn committal will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Desert Lawn Cemetery, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick, Wash. Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.
Sometime during her sleep on April 27, 2017, Myrtle Irene (Gustin) Buff slipped her earthly bonds and stepped into her next life surely greeted by her beloved mother, Daisy June Gustin and her long loved husband, James Buff. Myrtle was born to Daisy June Gustin (Minnesota) and Ralph Gustin (South Dakota) during a storm forced rest stop at a hotel in Durm Center, S.D.
Myrtle and Jim married in 1940 and during World War II, they worked in the Portland shipyards where Myrtle became “Rosie the Riveter” as she was the first woman able to catch “hot steel” rivets. Jim passed away in 1965 due to complications from heart surgery.
Myrtle began her work as a civil servant in the construction of the dams on the Columbia River as part of the Corps of Engineers; she worked at Monumental and Little Goose Dams. She also worked for the V.A. at the hospital in Houston, Texas. During her time in Texas, Myrtle took up biking, was an avid bowler and competitive ballroom dancer. Her mother Daisy June moved with her to Texas and lived with her until her death at the age of 95 in 2002.
Myrtle worked as a secretary in several areas of Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla until her retirement in 1989, with more than 37 years of faithful service. She had learned to take minutes with court reporting equipment which was quite unique at the V.A. at the time. Myrtle’s last assignment with the V.A. was as secretary to the Chief of Nursing Services. Myrtle became well-known and loved by all of the head nurses and nursing staff. She considered her last job her best job in spite of having to change bosses three times the last year and retype many policies with each change of management.
After retirement, Myrtle tapped into her creative side making many beautiful quilts that were award winners at the Frontier Days Fair in Walla Walla and Kootenai County Fair. Myrtle also became an avid wood carver, making many Santas, award-winning geese, ducks and other items. She was a great cook and a generous hostess, had a heart of gold and did a great deal for her family and friends. She was an avid Mariners fan and an animal lover especially of dogs whom she cared for until she was no longer able to do so.
Myrtle is survived by two nephews; six nieces; and many great nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Life Care Center of Post Falls. Graveside urn committal will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Desert Lawn Cemetery, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick, Wash. Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.
Bio by: Michael Young
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